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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.13, 1,444.26 and 475.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.13, 1,444.26 and 475.99 is: 713.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.13 : 1,444.26 = 475.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.13/1,444.26 = 475.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.13x = 1,444.26 × 475.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.13x = 687,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,453.32/963.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.77

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